PROSTOMIUM

Etymology

Noun

prostomium (plural prostomia)

(zoology) That portion of the head of an annelid situated in front of the mouth.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*sto"mi*um, n.; pl. Prostomia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: That portion of the head of an annelid situated in front of the mouth.

– Pro*sto"mi*al, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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